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Top commander in Afghanistan steps down as 20-year war nears end

Marine Gen Frank McKenzie, another four-star general, took over from Miller and would operate from the central command headquarters in Tampa, Florida…reports Asian Lite News The top commander of US troops in

July 14, 2021

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Biden backs protesters in Cuba as stir intensifies

Cuba witnesses unprecedented anti-government protests over the weekend amid its worst economic crisis since the break-up of the Soviet Union, reports Asian Lite News President Joe Biden said on Monday that the

July 13, 2021

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Cuban President blames US for stoking unrest

Diaz-Canel accused the US of seeking to stoke social unrest in Cuba when the country is experiencing its worst Covid-19 outbreak….reports Asian Lite News Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has accused the US

July 13, 2021

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US govt repeats warning to China against attack on Philippine forces

Secretary of State Antony Blinken made the comment in a written statement marking the fifth anniversary of a ruling by an arbitration tribunal repudiating China’s vast territorial claims…reports Asian Lite News The

July 12, 2021

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Bill Gates and others pledge $140m to cover UK foreign aid cut

The cut, which involves the country’s foreign aid budget falling from 0.7 percent of national income to 0.5 percent, is set to create a shortfall of almost $6 billion…reports Asian Lite News

July 12, 2021

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US, 20 other nations condemn crackdown on Apple Daily

Apple Daily, which published its final edition last month, said it had been forced to cease publication after its bank accounts were frozen and top editors arrested…reports Asian Lite News Over 20

July 12, 2021

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Rocket fire targets largest US base in Syria

On July 7, the same facility was targeted by explosives-laden drones….reports Asian Lite News Rocket fire targeted the largest US base in eastern Syria, marking the latest in a string of recent

July 12, 2021

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Bandla reaches space on board Virgin Galactic’s VSS Unity 22

Astronaut 004 Bandla, accompanied by Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson and two other crewmates and two pilots touched the space mark…reports Asian Lite News Sirisha Bandla vaulted into space on Sunday on

July 12, 2021

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China blames US for Afghan crisis

Beijing says Washington has been trying to force its so-called freedom and democracy on others and push for regime changes around the world, reports Asian Lite News China has reacted sharply over

July 12, 2021

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Biden calls Putin, asks him to act on ransomware attacks

President Biden underscored the need for Russia to take action to disrupt ransomware groups operating in Russia…reports Asian Lite News President Joe Biden on Friday urged Russia to take action to disrupt

July 11, 2021

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